newspaper reporter; print journalist
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)
bed with frame made of pipes
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
to lean against; to set against
to keep standing; to stand motionless
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
drawstring purse; money pouch; pouch of fried tofu stuffed with var. ingredients, used in oden; hanger-on; follower; (arch.) unlicensed prostitute (Edo period)
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
card (with a message written on it)
to shift (something) from one hand to the other; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to exchange (what one is holding for something else)
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
gō; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180 ml; gō; traditional unit of area, approx 0.33 square meters; one-tenth of the distance from the base to the summit of a mountain; conjunction; sum
overreliance on others; excessive babyishness; person who behaves like a spoiled child
to be compatible (with); to be in harmony; to coexist
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
destination (one is heading towards); goal
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
night watch; night guard; night shift
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full